Sabine Poisson is an internationally influenced entrepreneur and event strategist whose career has been shaped by a multicultural upbringing spanning Haiti, France, and New York, along with early hands-on experience in elite culinary and hospitality settings.

Starting as a teenager working alongside renowned chefs and serving high-profile clientele, she combined practical expertise with formal studies in international business to co-found a successful French pâtisserie and catering company in 1984.

Over the decades, she established herself as a leader in luxury event design and execution, producing sophisticated, large-scale experiences for prominent corporate clients, dignitaries, and celebrities.

Building on this foundation, Sabine expanded her work into a consultancy in 2019; founding Sabine Poisson Design Strategy & Innovation Inc. where she continues to specialize in strategic planning, design, and fundraising support, delivering high-impact events grounded in creativity, precision, and global perspective.

The Artists for Action award is presented to an artist whose goals align with UBCF's programs and exemplifies our mission to make a difference in the lives of those affected by breast cancer. Through their work, passion, or philanthropy, this artist strives to leave a lasting impact.

We are especially proud to honor Denyce Graves, recipient of the inaugural Artist for Action Award, whose artistry and advocacy exemplify the spirit of the evening.

Denyce does incredible work building social equity through her foundation, the Denyce Graves Foundation, which is dedicated to helping people of color attend top arts schools. A similar commitment can be found in UBCF's work providing educational scholarships for children who have lost a parent to breast cancer.

Denyce herself lost her father to breast cancer, so she understands first hand the deep impact breast cancer can have on a family.

We are proud to announce Nevin Djoganopoulos as an Honoree at the United Breast Cancer Foundation's 25th Anniversary Think Pink Gala.

A breast cancer survivor, Nevin has transformed her personal journey into a powerful mission of hope, advocacy, and service. Her unwavering dedication to supporting women and families impacted by breast cancer has made a meaningful difference in the lives of countless individuals.

Inspired by her commitment to helping those in need, Nevin became actively involved with the United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF), an organization that has spent the past 25 years providing compassionate support, essential resources, and hope to breast cancer patients and their loved ones.

In recognition of her extraordinary compassion, leadership, and tireless advocacy, UBCF is honored to celebrate Nevin's remarkable contributions by recognizing her as an Honoree at its 25th Anniversary Think Pink Gala.

Kiley is an artist, designer, mother, and breast cancer advocate whose life and work are rooted in the power of women supporting women. At 36, just months after the birth of her daughter, Kiley was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer and later discovered she carried the BRCA1 mutation. Her six-year journey included multiple diagnoses and a rare, life-threatening complication in which the cancer spread to the fluid surrounding her brain and spine.

During chemotherapy, Kiley returned to painting, transforming a passion into a career and a source of healing. Drawing on her experience as a dress designer, her vibrant work celebrates women, friendship, beauty, and resilience. In 2023, she was cleared to stop treatment, marking a new chapter in her life and art.

Deeply aware of the impact of compassionate care and support, Kiley dedicates her work to helping others. She donates a portion of her art proceeds to breast cancer research, advocacy, and patient support, and serves on the boards of Breast Cancer Alliance and the YWCA of Greenwich.